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Malay Mail
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
‘Bring it': Amanah lawmaker dares Opposition to table no-confidence vote against Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — A backbencher challenged the Opposition to to translate its street protests last week into parliamentary action today by tabling a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Referring to the #TurunAnwar rally on Saturday, Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH - Hulu Langat) said the Opposition had suggested that it could table such a motion in Parliament, adding that Anwar has also said his political rivals were welcome to try. 'But it has already been two days since the parliamentary meeting began, and we have yet to see any such motion tabled. 'So now, we challenge them to bring that motion forward,' Mohd Sany said during Question Time today. Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin reportedly said during the rally that Perikatan Nasional was considering submitting such a motion to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul "in the near future." Thousands reportedly attended the rally in Kuala Lumpur last weekend to demand Anwar's resignation as the prime minister. Anwar currently has supermajority support in the Dewan Rakyat, either directly from lawmakers in the National Unity Government coalition or indirectly from those informally aligned.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Boston Borough Council leader removed in vote of no-confidence
The leader of Boston Borough Council has been removed from the post in a vote of no confidence instigated by her own Dorrian, who had been leader of the Boston Independent group since 2023, was threatened in recent weeks with the resignations from the party of 14 of its 17 councillors. They also called for Dorrian to step a full council meeting on Monday, she was voted out by 21 votes to three and replaced by her former deputy, Dale said that "those who I once supported" had "destroyed what we built together". She co-founded the Boston Independent group and became leader of the council after the party took control of the authority in the 2023 elections. The motion tabled by members her own party said that Dorrian had "lost significant support from the Boston Independent group and can no longer, in our view, fulfil this function on behalf of members of this council".It added that it was "in the interests of the council" to have "clear concise leadership".Speaking after the meeting, Dorrian said: "Those who I once supported, nurtured and trusted have chosen not to build alongside me but destroy what we built together."She said leadership was "often a lonely road", especially when "those who should be standing with you are quietly stepping away to sharpen their knives".Broughton thanked Dorrian for her two-and-a-half years as leader of the council and said that taking on the role was an "exciting prospect". Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices.
Free Malaysia Today
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Table no-confidence vote in Parliament if you dare, Anwar tells critics
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said political stability must be preserved to safeguard economic growth. (Bernama pic) SEBERANG PERAI : Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has challenged his critics to table a vote of no confidence in the Dewan Rakyat if they wish to take over Putrajaya. He said building a nation takes time, but 'tearing it down is easy'. 'I know there are those who want to bring down the government. That is your right, but follow the proper process. 'Table a vote of no confidence in Parliament. If you don't have enough support, wait for the general election. Don't resort to street demonstrations or inciting the public,' he said at the National Unity Week celebration at Stadium Batu Kawan here today. Present were national unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang and Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. Perikatan Nasional has planned a 'Turun Anwar' mass rally for July 26 to push for Anwar's resignation. The organisers claim they expect up to 300,000 participants, although a similar protest in Shah Alam earlier this month drew just over 300. Anwar also called for caution in responding to voices of hatred, including those from a handful of religious figures. He, however, did not name them. 'Many religious scholars are sincere. Just yesterday, I met with scholars from Indonesia, Morocco, Syria and India, all of whom offered wise counsel. 'Tonight, from Penang, I will head to Masjid Putra in Putrajaya for a gathering of religious teachers. I want to hear their advice as well,' he said. Earlier, Anwar said Malaysia has been recognised as a peaceful nation in the region, adding that this is not his achievement alone but the result of cooperation between ministries, civil servants, and corporate leaders. 'Political stability attracts investment, and investment drives economic growth. That is why many world leaders are choosing Malaysia as a venue for dialogue,' he said. He pointed out that foreign ministers from the US, China, Russia, as well as leaders from the Gulf countries, Brazil and South Africa have expressed their intention to attend the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur in October. Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has also said that Anwar should remain as prime minister until the end of his term to ensure political stability amid economic uncertainty.
South China Morning Post
10-07-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen easily survives parliament no-confidence vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker Pfizer during the Covid-19 pandemic , misuse of EU funds and interference in elections in Germany and Romania The motion was defeated by a 360-175 vote, with 18 lawmakers choosing to abstain during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France . Von der Leyen wasn't present for the vote. The vote has been a lightning rod for criticism of von der Leyen – who led the EU drive to find vaccines for around 450 million citizens during the pandemic – and her European People's Party, (EPP), which is the largest political family in the assembly. They're accused of cosying up to the hard right to push through their agenda. The EU parliament shifted perceptibly to the political right after Europe-wide elections a year ago. 'We won't vote with the far-right and we do not support this motion. This vote was little more than a far-right PR stunt from Putin-loving populists,' Greens group President Terry Reintke said in a statement after the poll, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin However, she added: 'We are ready to build pro-European majorities, but we will not be played by the EPP in their desperate deregulation agenda and their desire to consistently form anti-European majorities with the far-right.'
BreakingNews.ie
10-07-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
EU official Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has comfortably survived a vote of no confidence, as an overwhelming number of European Union legislators rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against Ms von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker Pfizer during the Covid-19 pandemic, misuse of EU funds and interference in elections in Germany and Romania. Advertisement The motion was defeated in a 360-175 vote against it, with 18 legislators choosing to abstain during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen delivering a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France (Pascal Bastien/AP) Ms von der Leyen was not present for the vote. The vote has been a lightning rod for criticism of Ms von der Leyen – who led the EU drive to find vaccines for around 450 million citizens during the pandemic – and her European People's Party (EPP), which is the largest political family in the assembly. They are accused of cosying up to the hard right to push through their agenda. Advertisement The EU parliament shifted perceptibly to the political right after Europe-wide elections a year ago. 'We won't vote with the far-right and we do not support this motion. This vote was little more than a far-right PR stunt from Putin-loving populists,' Greens group president Terry Reintke said in a statement after the poll, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, she added: 'We are ready to build pro-European majorities, but we will not be played by the EPP in their desperate deregulation agenda and their desire to consistently form anti-European majorities with the far-right.' The censure motion, the first at the European Parliament in more than a decade, was brought against the European Commission president by a group of hard-right legislators. Advertisement On the eve of the vote, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Facebook that it would 'be the moment of truth: on one side the imperial elite in Brussels, on the other patriots and common sense. There is no getting out of it, it is essential to make a choice'. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (Leon Neal/PA) He posted: 'Madam President, the essence of leadership is responsibility. Time to go!' Ms von der Leyen's commission has frequently clashed with Mr Orban over his staunchly nationalist government's moves to roll back democracy. The European Commission has frozen Hungary's access to billions of euros in EU funds. Advertisement The second biggest group, the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), has said that the censure motion was a result 'of the EPP's irresponsibility and the double games'. During debate on Monday, S&D leader Iratxe Garcia Perez said to the EPP: 'Who do you want to govern with? Do you want to govern with those that want to destroy Europe, or those of us who fight every day to build it?' The EPP has notably worked with the hard right to fix the agenda for hearing Ms von der Leyen's new commissioners when they were questioned for their suitability for their posts last year, and to reject an ethics body meant to combat corruption.
